New polling data from the Pew Research Center has found that 61% of U.S. adults are in favor of the United States taking proactive steps to become net-zero by midcentury.
Americans Largely Favor U.S. Taking Steps To Become Carbon Neutral by 2050
"Amid growing global energy demand and rising carbon dioxide emissions, majorities of Americans say the United States should prioritize the development of renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, and take steps toward the country becoming carbon neutral by the year 2050."
This Maine Farm Is Harvesting the Sun’s Power while it Picks the Blueberries
"Sweetland farms Maine's lowbush blueberries – the tiny wild berries the state is famous for. In fact, Maine is the only state in the country where wild blueberries are commercially harvested. You can buy them in grocery stores from Hawaii, to Texas, to Alaska. They’re about half the size of conventional blueberries, but with twice the antioxidants and even more flavor."
Wary of Being Left in the Dark, Americans Produce Their Own Power
"After a winter storm knocked out power to most of Texas last February, home solar company Sunrun Inc. said traffic to its website spiked 350%. In California, the company said orders for solar paired with battery storage rose following devastating wildfires and policies by utilities such as PG&E Corp. to shut off electricity in certain areas during high winds to reduce the risk that downed power lines could spark fires."
How to Boost Farm Profits 78% (Or More) While Saving the World
Nationwide win-win-win opportunities are exceedingly rare. Our nation’s farmers and ranchers are on the frontlines of climate change, but they also have an opportunity to help our planet and increase their profit.
What I Wish Nuclear Energy Opponents Understood Will Happen if They Win
"In the long run, anti-nuclear advocates will not succeed. It remains an utter fantasy to imagine that activism will bring about an end to the atomic age at a time when nuclear technology is poised for revolutionary steps forward. But in the near term, opposition to nuclear power can certainly succeed in preventing and slowing down the advance of a sorely needed climate solution."
Officials: Florida plan has fed manatees 25 tons of lettuce
"Officials say the feeding program involving donated romaine lettuce at a Florida Power & Light plant on the east coast is attracting about 300 to 350 manatees per day. It’s been as many as 800 manatees at times, sometimes less than 60 as they move around the waterways."
Progressive NIMBYism is One of the Biggest Obstacles to Clean Energy
Unless public opinion can be changed to match the environmental values progressives claim to hold, NIMBYism will continue to be an obstacle in the fight against climate change.
Waste Not, Want Not: Retailers Collaborate With Food Initiative To Tackle $26 Billion Problem
"The Bread and Butter Thing offers food bags with approximately £35 worth of food are sold for £7.50 to the general public."
Why Solar Use Is Expanding In States Not Known For Sun
Anyone who has road-tripped across the Midwest is used to the sight of wind turbines dotting the terrain. Now, we are likely to see solar panels popping up just as often. The Midwest is certainly a key piece to America’s energy transition puzzle, and solar development is not slowing down.